Gudmundur Kjartansson vs Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Gudmundur Kjartansson (38, GM, ISL) and Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (23, GM, ISL) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Kjartansson leads with 9 wins to 5, with 8 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Icelandic Chess Championship 2026 saw Stefansson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2399 and 2534, the Elo model gives Stefansson a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2399 vs 2534 (Δ -135)
With Gudmundur Kjartansson as white
24% Gudmundur23% draw52% Vignir
With Vignir Vatnar Stefansson as white
18% Gudmundur19% draw63% Vignir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gudmundur Kjartansson | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2399-8 | 2534+22 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · Apr 2021 | 2551 · Mar 2025 |
| Peak age | 33 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,699 | #393 |
| World rank peak | #754 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,981 | 1,678 |
| Months active | 217 | 173 |
| % white wins | 56% | 66% |
| % black wins | 48% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2364 | 2504 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 463 |
Best Win
Gudmundur Kjartansson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gudmundur Kjartansson
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson